🍂 PIPD WEEKLY BLOG | OCTOBER 9
💙 HAPPY PEDS NURSES
WEEK!
Happy
Peds Nurses Week! Thank you to our amazing pediatric nursing team for
everything you do for our patients, families and each other.
🦠 RSV &
RESPIRATORY SEASON REMINDERS
- Complete the
annual RSV education module (MC-LM-0034).
- When nirsevimab
is required, ensure the physician is using the appropriate order set.
- Once
administered or declined, complete the RSV Record and send it to
the RSV Program. Do not send it to Public Health or complete an
Inpatient Vaccine Admin Record.
- Please ensure
the appropriate SCM isolation alert is entered on admission and
reviewed once per shift. Accurate alerts are important for IPAC
contact tracing.
- Please also
ensure current IPAC signage, PPE donning/doffing information and
hand-hygiene signage are in place.
🧼 IPAC REMINDERS
The
annual IPAC review is mandatory for all SHA staff and is available
through MyConnection E-Learning.
Please
remember that food and drinks are to be stored and consumed in designated
areas. When sharing food, individually wrapped items are preferred.
🩺 QUICK UNIT UPDATES
- PICC discharge
kits:
Two emergency kits have been prepared for children going home with PICCs,
and are in the unit 3 team room. Also, a Q-card has been added with
related information.
- Ins & Outs: Please
remember that intake and output needs to be documented.
- ICRA Tracker: We welcome
feedback on what is or isn’t working with this communication.
- CPR stools: All have been
located, labelled and signed. Thank you!
- Morning vitals: Physicians are
asking that morning vitals be recorded by 0930 to support their
assessments.
💉 EDUCATION &
REQUIRED LEARNING
- Flu clinics: Peer
immunizers will be available in the Unit 4 team room throughout October.
Watch for upcoming clinic dates.
- Cybersecurity: New mandatory
training is being delivered through MetaCompliance. Watch for an
SHA email from no-reply@metacompliance.com and a Teams
notification.
- Education days: Everyone
should have an Ed Day scheduled. If the date doesn't work, you can submit
a trade through Staff Scheduling.
- Indigenous
Smudging Ceremony Policy (SHA-04-007): All SHA team members are
required to review the new policy. SHA employees can access the review
through E-Learn.
🩺 PEDIATRIC LINES
AVAILABLE
Several
pediatric lines are currently available, including permanent part-time as well
as other permanent and temporary opportunities.
If
you don't currently have a line, reach out to Sharon or Kelly to discuss
options. The next rotation begins October 18
🎄 CHRISTMAS STAFFING
We
know the Christmas holiday period is an important time for staff and their
families. At the same time, we need to
ensure appropriate staffing is in place to safely care for our patients. There are currently shifts posted that we are
hoping staff will consider picking up if available. We would like to encourage Part-time and
casual staff to review the available shifts and consider picking up additional
shifts if available.
This
is an early, voluntary request. If you're able to help, please apply through
Staff Scheduling as usual. Thank you for supporting one another during the
holiday season.
📋 CRNS LICENCE
RENEWAL
The
2027 CRNS license renewal period is open October 1 to November 30, 2026.
Current licenses expire November 30 at 11:59 p.m. Renew through the CRNS Portal
and check the email associated with your CRNS profile for details.
👕 DONATIONS FOR
PATIENTS & FAMILIES
Donated
PJ bundles for kids are available in the tub room, thanks to Nina
and Twila
for organizing them.
Project
care packages
with toiletry items for families are also available in Kelly's office.
🎃 HALLOWEEN AT JPCH |
OCTOBER 30
The
Reverse Trick-or-Treating Parade returns Friday, October 30!
🎭 Costumes are mandatory for
participants.
⏰ Meet between 1:15–1:30 p.m.; parade
starts at 1:30 sharp.
🍬 Participants should bring
approximately 75 treat bags.
📅 RSVP by October 28.
🍽️ HOME FOR DINNER AT
RMH | NOVEMBER 17
The
Social Committee needs 5–8 volunteers from 2:30–7:00 p.m. to prepare and
serve supper at Ronald McDonald House.
💰 Donations toward the $500 meal
cost can be e-transferred to pipdsocials@gmail.com.
🙋 Connect with David Pawluk
if you'd like to volunteer.
Thanksgiving
reminder:
There will be no RMH bagged-lunch delivery Monday, October 12 due to the
STAT holiday.
🧡 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Wishing
everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. Thank you for everything you do
for our patients, families and each other!
Sharon
& Kelly.
CNE Update:
NEW enrolment key for the TLR® program© as of October 1, 2026: Tr@n5fer
